Catkins Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tonbridge and Malling
Catkins Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Tunbury Hall, 45 Catkin Close, Chatham, ME5 9HP
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Catkins Pre-School among the 760 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 79% | ← Catkins Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Catkins Pre-School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Catkins Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanting Cupcakes By Melody Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| 363 Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bluebells Catering And Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Buttercups At Little Teddies School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Alphabets Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Catkins Pre-School
What is Catkins Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Catkins Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Catkins Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Catkins Pre-School last inspected?
Catkins Pre-School was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Catkins Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Catkins Pre-School compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
79% of the 963 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Catkins Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Catkins Pre-School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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